ParentEd

Focus on the Family Singapore•www.family.org.sg

Family life can be unpredictable and chaotic. Amidst work pressures, day-to-day stresses and digital distractions, how can we nurture greater intimacy with our spouse and deepen our parent-child connections? Join us in our honest conversations about marriage, parenting and work life as we chat with everyday people and experts about the struggles, joys and small victories that we share. There is no perfect family. As we share stories, offer practical insights and answer your questions, we hope that these episodes will provide hope and encouragement in your journey of becoming a better spouse and a more intentional parent. --- Finalist for "Best Arts, Society and Culture Podcast" at the Asia Podcast Festival Awards 2022

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How to Tackle Conflicts as a Couple, not Fight Against Each Other

"The battle is lost once someone stops trying." Marriage is often said to be for a lifetime, yet one might wonder if resolving conflicts again and again is worth the effort. If we desire to stay committed to our partner, how do we prevent conflicts from slowly tearing our marriage apart? In this episode, our host Delia Ng chats with Nelson and Gina Lee on how to differentiate healthy and destructive conflicts, deal with different conflict management styles and fight well as a team. Nelson and Gi...

Nov 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 43

How can Parents Raise Children with Healthy Body Image and Self-Esteem?

In recent years, one stark issue that has surfaced is our children’s state of mental health — events like the heartbreaking incident at River Valley High and rising suicides among those aged 10-19 confront us. A recent poll conducted among 600 youth also revealed that more than half rarely or almost never share their personal problems with family. With such worrying incidents and statistics, how can parents help their children have a healthy view of themselves and know when to seek help? Joining...

Oct 27, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 42

How to Support a Grieving Parent?

"For better or for worse, till death do us part." We are all familiar with these words. When we get married, we expect to grow old together and maybe even get to raise our grandchildren together or enjoy our golden years picking up new hobbies together after a long life of hard work. But what happens when death parts us earlier than expected? In this episode of the ParentEd podcast, we have Joan Swee, the founder-director of Whispering Hope , share about the topic of grief and loss with our host...

Oct 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 41

Don't Let Stress Weary Your Marriage

STRESS - We all feel it, we all succumb to its effects sometimes and it’s a part of life that some may say is more obvious in fast-paced Singapore. Amidst the pandemic, we have also been hearing more about the mental load of going through this pandemic. Whether it’s work stress, parenting stress or a personal crisis, how do we make sure we don’t let it kill our marriages and relationships at home? Joining our host, Aaron Ng, in the studio for this episode is husband and wife, Douglas and Vanessa...

Sep 29, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 40

Delighting in My Child at Every Stage

Life in Singapore is really busy. Parents struggle to just find time for themselves, and it is a challenge sometimes to spend dedicated, committed and intentional time with our children, especially as they get older. As new parents, it is easy and natural to be caught up in the cuteness of our babies, even though we may be sleep deprived or exhausted. But as our child gets older, sometimes the sense of delight can start to dwindle as we have to deal with poor behaviour, tantrums and quarrels. In...

Sep 15, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39

Because We Love Our Land: Parenting and National Service

National Service (NS) in Singapore has indeed become very different over the years – some may say for better or for worse, but it remains an important rite of passage for males in Singapore. In fact, it is a major milestone not just for the enlistees, but perhaps more so for the parents who have to “release” their sons to what they might be seen as “hardship” and “danger”. As Singapore celebrates National Day in August, we want to highlight the significant roles parents and family members play i...

Aug 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 38

How to Navigate PSLE With Less Stress

Exams can be stressful, both for children and parents. And when you have high stake exams like Singapore's PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) or GCE N, O and A levels, the stress levels just shoot through the roof. How can parents help their child to navigate exams stress, build resilience and maintain a positive parent child relationship when tensions may run high? In this episode, Joanna Koh-Hoe , CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore speaks to June Yong and her daughter Vera who’s takin...

Aug 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 37

Do Youths Still Value Marriage Today?

Marriage is one of the most significant relationships two people can share. It can be the source of our greatest joy, but can also bring about its fair share of hurts. There has been much media attention given to marriages and divorce in Singapore in recent times, such as: the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on current and future marriages, fewer marriages and divorce rates, and the possible repercussions of an amicable divorce option on marriages in Singapore. What are the marital aspirations ...

Jul 21, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36

Youth Mental Health and Relationships with Parents (Part 2)

Do our growing teens consider us a safe place to share about their personal pain? Why is it so difficult for parents and children to talk about the challenges we face regarding mental health? In this 2-part episode of the ParentEd podcast, mother-and-son pair, Charis and Sean Patrick share about their personal battle and victory over mental health challenges with host, Joanna Koh-Hoe , CEO of Focus on the Family Singapore. Charis Patrick is a mum of 4 children. She is a family & marital ther...

Jul 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 35

Youth Mental Health and Relationships with Parents (Part 1)

Jul 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35

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